Middle East & Africa
What Happens Next in Israel’s Election as Netanyahu Struggles to Secure a Majority?
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his political allies are competing to form the next government after an election left Israel’s parliament without a...
China’s Religious Diplomacy: Al-Azhar Mediation in the Iran-Saudi Divide
Beijing’s vision for protecting religious diversity from political manipulation and incitement in the Middle East is based on the principle of comprehensive security and...
How Have Houthi Attacks Disrupted Saudi Arabia’s Flights and Airports?
Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia have triggered widespread aviation disruption, with nearly nine out of every 10 scheduled flights at Riyadh’s main airport cancelled...
Seventy Years After Suez: Alliances Without Illusions
Seventy years ago this week, Israeli forces crossed into Sinai. Within days, British and French troops had landed at Port Said. By November 6...
Israel’s Kingmakers: Why a Government Propped Up by Arab Parties Would Change the West Bank, Not the Iran War
The 14 Seats Everyone Pretends Not to Count
Going into Tuesday's vote, the final polls put Benjamin Netanyahu's bloc at about 50 of the Knesset's...
Israel’s Elections: Who Does China Want to Win, and What Is at Stake for Beijing?
Chinese think tanks and strategic and intelligence circles, such as the China Institute of Contemporary International Relations (CICIR) and the Chinese Academy of Social...
Iran Never Lost the Arms Race
Two Verdicts on One Arsenal
Late on 9 October, Western officials told Bloomberg that Iran's missile and drone factories had survived eight months of American...
Africa in a Changing World Order: New Geopolitical Powers, Risks and Strategic Opportunities
With the shifting geopolitical situation, Africa is still struggling to attain its economic sovereignty while consistently fighting to abandon outdated and ineffective bilateral and...
Israel’s Election May Oust Netanyahu, but Will It Change the Iran War Strategy?
Israel's upcoming election may change its leadership, but experts believe its strategic approach will largely remain the same, with Iran continuing to be its...
Why Egypt May Enter the Saudi-Yemen Conflict: Sisi’s Strategic Calculations Explained
Egypt's parliament is set to vote next week on a proposal to allow the armed forces to assist Saudi Arabia against attacks from Yemen's...